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Acorn Squash Rings Glazed with Maple & Orange
10 ingredients
Serves 8.
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So named because of its distinctive acorn shape, the acorn squash has ribbed, dark green skin that turns orange with storage. Its orange flesh is mild and sweet. Here, we combine acorn squashes with maple syrup and dried cranberries–favorite flavors of autumn–to create a warming side dish.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
350
Calories
3g
Protein
12g
Fat
62g
Carbs
Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Orange Juice | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
| Maple Syrup | 1 tbsp (20ml) | 52 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Acorn | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 acorn squashes, each about 1 1/2 lb.
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 3 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. water
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 Tbs. finely chopped orange zest
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs
- for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
Directions
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By williamssonoma ·
Recipe sourced from
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